Introduction
FUEL REQUIREMENTS
Your new vehicle is designed to obtain Gasoline containing alcohol and
"E85" fuel is an alternative fuel com-
prised of 85 percent ethanol and 15
maximum performance with UNLEAD-
methanol
ED FUEL, as well as minimize exhaust Gasohol, a mixture of gasoline and percent gasoline, and is manufac-
emissions and spark plug fouling.
ethanol (also known as grain alco- tured exclusively for use in Flexible
hol), and gasoline or gasohol con- Fuel Vehicles. “E85” is not compati-
Your new vehicle is designed to use taining methanol (also known as
only unleaded fuel having a pump wood alcohol) are being marketed
octane number ((R+M)/2) of 87 along with or instead of leaded or
(Research Octane Number 91) or unleaded gasoline.
ble with your vehicle. Use of “E85”
may result in poor engine perform-
ance and damage to your vehicle's
engine and fuel system. HYUNDAI
recommends that customers do not
use fuel with an ethanol content
exceeding 10 percent.
higher. (Do not use methanol blend- Do not use gasohol containing more
ed fuels.)
than 10% ethanol, and do not use
gasoline or gasohol containing any
methanol. Either of these fuels may
Never add any fuel system cleaning
agents to the fuel tank other than
what has been specified. (Consult an
authorized HYUNDAI dealer for
details.)
cause drivability problems and dam- ✽ NOTICE
age to the fuel system, engine con-
trol system and emission control sys-
tem.
Your
New
Vehicle
Limited
Warranty does not cover damage to
the fuel system or any performance
problems caused by the use of “E85”
fuel.
Discontinue using gasohol of any
kind if drivability problems occur.
Vehicle damage or drivability prob-
lems may not be covered by the
manufacturer’s warranty if they result
from the use of:
1. Gasohol containing more than
10% ethanol.
2. Gasoline or gasohol containing
methanol.
3. Leaded fuel or leaded gasohol.
WARNING - Refueling
•
Do not "top off" after the noz-
zle automatically shuts off
when refueling. Attempts to
force more fuel into the tank
can cause fuel overflow onto
you and the ground causing a
risk of fire.
Always check that the fuel cap
is installed securely to pre-
vent fuel spillage in the event
of an accident.
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| Document Type | Owners Manual |
| Language | English |
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